Al Amir Hussein

Born in Mombasa, Kenya, and belonging to the original Swahili tribe, Al Amir grew up playing on the narrow Arabic-influenced streets of Old Town Mombasa.

An interesting cultural mix, the east coast of Kenya and Tanzania was in the past colonized by both the Omani Arabs and the Portuguese. Today the streets of Old Town Mombasa still reflect the Arab and Latin architecture deeply immersed in the African Arabic cultures.

Through his paintings you can see that Al Amir wants to remember and reflect the rich history of his East African coast and the influences it has had on his powers of perception and his color palette. In many of his paintings you can feel the heat emanating from the white-washed walls and want to take refuge inside. The stone walls keep people cool, even as they sip their strong sweet coffee. Even to this day the Old Town has changed little - the narrow streets, the bright white walls, and the ornate woodwork of the doors and lentils remain as a reminder of the past.

2 March 2007 - I just added the two new Hussein paintings below. The Arabic feeling to these paintings is amazing.

Title: The Lady Wanderer Dimensions: 14" x 17.75" Medium: Acrylic on canvas Cost: $180	Title: Pushing the Cart Dimensions: 12" x 9" Medium: Acrylic on canvas Cost: $110 Sold! 7 Feb '08 - Thanks goes out to the website's biggest fan! Thanks Clara!

24 April 2006 -Several of Al Amir's paintings have been sold!  See below.  His paintings have been seen in the past on the pages of Inside African Art and have proven to be very popular. Additionally, we have had a number of requests to promote and display artists from the coast so that an alternative culture can be observed. Al Amir now has his own page and we will try our best to keep it fluid!  All of these paintings are unique in their coastal or true Swahili feel.

Title: Swahili Woman at Door Dimensions: 12.5" x 16" Medium: Acrylic on canvas Cost: $160 Sold! 21 Jan '08 And on the way to the Netherlands! Tanks Luitzen! This painting is a excellent example of the Swahili style of dress as well as an example of its detailed architecture.	Title: Old Town Mombasa Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" (21 x 28cm) Medium: Acrylic on canvas Cost: $130

Title: Lamu Alley Dimensions: 8" x 11" ( 20 x 28cm) Medium: Acrylic on canvas Cost: $130	Title: Lamu Door Dimensions: 8" x 11" (20 x 28cm) Medium: Acrylic on canvas Cost: $130	Title: Kenya Coast Scene Dimensions: 16.5" x 12" (42 x 31cm) Medium: Acrylic on canvas Cost: $160 -SOLD!-  27 October 2006-To a viewer in Canada-Thanks!

Title: Coffee Monger Dimensions: 8" x 11" (20 x 28cm) Medium: Acrylic on canvas Cost: $130-SOLD!  19 November '05 Thanks and enjoy!	Title: Old Town Zanzibar Dimensions: 10" x 14" (25 x 36cm) Medium: Acrylic on hardboard Cost: $120-SOLD!  19 November '05 Thanks and enjoy!	Title: Lamu Coffee Parlor Dimensions: 10" x 14" (26x36cm) Medium: Acrylic on canvas Cost: $120-SOLD!  24 June '05  From Mombasa to New Jersey!
Title: Mombasa Street Scene Dimensions: 8" x 11" (20x28cm) Medium: Acrylic on canvas Cost: $130-SOLD!  19 November '05 Thanks and enjoy!	Title: Mombasa Mosque Dimensions: 10" x 14" (26x36cm) Medium: Acrylic on canvas Cost: $150-SOLD!   24 April 2006-This painting was adored by a new visitor in Washington, D.C. USA-Thanks so much!	Title: Mombasa Dhow Dimensions: 13" x 17.5" (33 x 45cm) Medium: Acrylic on canvas Cost: $180 SOLD! 18 Aug 2006 - To a discerning eye in the UK!

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